The Nucleon-nucleon interaction: Topical review

Jan, 2001
42 pages
Published in:
  • J.Phys.G 27 (2001) R69-R108
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Abstract:
We review the major progress of the past decade concerning our understanding of the nucleon-nucleon interaction. The focus is on the low-energy region (below pion production threshold), but a brief outlook towards higher energies is also given. The items discussed include charge-dependence, the precise value of the πNN\pi NN coupling constant, phase shift analysis and high-precision NN data and potentials. We also address the issue of a proper theory of nuclear forces. Finally, we summarize the essential open questions that future research should be devoted to.
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  • 42 pages, 12 figures, iopart.cls style; Topical Review prepared for J. Phys. G: Nucl. Part. Phys
  • review
  • nucleon nucleon: interaction
  • charge dependence
  • symmetry breaking: charge
  • partial wave analysis
  • meson: exchange
  • Feynman graph
  • pi nucleon: interaction
  • coupling constant: (2nucleon pi)
  • polarization